Prototype Build Engineer
About The Position
The Prototype Build Engineer manages engine and battery prototype build activities, including developing and communicating build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications. The role creates comprehensive build books with process flows, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions; manages the build bill of materials; ensures the correct-level parts are stocked and available; captures part weights and dimensions; coordinates post-build component evaluations with suppliers; and returns reusable components to inventory. The engineer works across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to meet program deliverables and proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing. The position supports prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, with the current project workload primarily focused on engine programs. The engineer works closely with a collaborative team supporting prototype builds, testing, and validation activities. The role is 100% onsite at CTC, with typical hours of 6:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The standard work week is 40 hours, with no regular overtime expected and no travel required. The team comprises approximately 20 engineers and technical professionals. New team members receive guidance and support and are progressively assigned more complex projects as their experience grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels across multiple functions and departments.
- Technical knowledge of engine and/or battery components and systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter with a proactive, motivated approach and strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous automotive industry experience, preferably with an OEM or automotive supplier.
- Manufacturing experience in a related environment.
- Experience using Teamcenter or similar CAD/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Experience creating build documentation, assembly instructions, visual work instructions, bills of material, and technical process documentation.
- Familiarity with extracting component images and engineering data from CAD systems to create detailed build books and assembly illustrations.
Responsibilities
- Manage engine and battery prototype build activities.
- Develop and communicate build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications.
- Create build books containing process flows, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions.
- Manage the build bill of materials.
- Ensure correct-level parts are stocked and available for builds.
- Capture part weights and dimensions.
- Coordinate post-build component evaluations with suppliers.
- Return reusable components to inventory.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to meet program deliverables.
- Proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing.
- Support prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, with current work primarily focused on engine programs.
- Work with the team on prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
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Job Type
Full-time
